Villas, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Villas is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 9,897. Residents earn $74,203 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
9,897 Population 2,538/sq mi density
$74,203 Median Income $40,039 per capita
$290,000 Home Value $385,472 Zillow
$1,418 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$74,203 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $1,418/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,203
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,000
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.4%
28% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,418
22% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

How Villas Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,897
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,538/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$74,203
Per Capita$40,039
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$290,000
Rent$1,418
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$385,472

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation15 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+94.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Libraries13

Is Villas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Villas receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Villas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Villas is $74,203, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Villas is $290,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Villas enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Villas has a population of 9,897 with a density of 2,538 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%).

Population

9,897
Total Population
2,538
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Villas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Villas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Villas is $74,203, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Villas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,203
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,039
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$89,478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)4,020
County GDP$7,801M

Business (County)

Restaurants889
Healthcare236
Retail613
Manufacturing84

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Villas is $290,000, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,418 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $385,472.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,000
3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$385,472
Median List Price$410,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$410,000
$/Sq Ft$370
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops10.3%
Inventory39

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,418
22% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,248
136% above US avg
Effective Rate2.84%
In Villas, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Villas vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access92.0%
Healthcare Facilities236

Crime Rates: Villas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Villas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density2,538/sq mi
Coordinates39.0163°N, 74.9360°W
County FIPS34009
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.4%
28% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,538/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities236
Restaurants889
Retail Stores613

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Work from Home4.4%

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